Wests Tigers Unite says reports that the Balmain Tigers (BTRLFC) have, or are, considering an approach from a potential New Zealand-based NRL expansion franchise are extremely disappointing.
And, further to this, the Balmain representative on the Wests Tigers board, Balmain Tigers Chairman, Danny Stapleton, needs to explain his part in any talks with the Kiwi bid team.
If Mr Stapleton has taken part in talks with a potential rival NRL outfit, simply, we believe he should immediately resign from his position as this would make him unfit to sit on the Wests Tigers board.
Our group, a strong combination of Wests Tigers-focussed social media and podcast platforms, is working hard towards a common goal – a unified and successful Wests Tigers.
Sadly, what is becoming increasingly obvious to us, is that the foundation clubs, and the self-interest of some individuals, is getting in the way of the NRL club’s progress.
That is why we have asked for and are in support of a Liquor & Gaming NSW review into the governance of the Holman Barnes Group (HBG).
It is why we want the HBG board to implement, or at least timeline, the recommendations of the 2023 review into Wests Tigers management and culture.
Now, it is why we are letting the BTRLFC know that we will not tolerate division, nor will we turn a blind eye to any evidence supplied to us that shows their club is failing to meet corporate governance requirements.
We don’t want Balmain to leave the family that is Wests Tigers, however, we will no longer be allowing the foundation clubs, and those who wish to tear the Wests Tigers apart, to wield influence over the NRL club.
The Balmain Tigers need to come forward ASAP and be completely transparent with the Wests Tigers fans.
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